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Specific To The Characters In Maggie, By Stephen Crane

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I found the first few pages of Maggie to be extremely detailed and Crane definitely took his time and effort in creating a very detail specific to his characters. For example, in the beginning of chapter II we see the characters explained in great detail as well as, the environment the characters live in. This part explains the gossiping women with uncombed hair, a baby and his impatient mother, and a detailed description of the surroundings of the sky and items like the bucks, brooms, rags, and bottles. (Crane, 1007). The beginning description of the environment truly sets the stage for what is about to become for the characters and significantly helps the reader connect with the characters and their predicaments. Throughout the reading,
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